DSCS Business Technology Analyst (R3)

Merck • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

3d • $106,200 - $167,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We partner internationally to deliver services and solutions that help DSCS scientists be more productive and enable innovation. Ensure translation of business strategy to IT strategy, relevant communication to business and IT functions, and develop strategic digital roadmaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, biology, chemistry, or other relevant scientific degree.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and networks (internally and externally). Viewed as a credible and trusted partner.
• Understanding of the CMC business area in DSCS and Commercialization. Familiar with the interdependence of data flows and engagement on projects across the analytical, drug substance, drug product, and clinical supply functions.
• Understanding of the business workflows across the Discovery / DSCS / Commercialization interfaces
• Superior communication skills that emphasize collaboration in a matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with IT architectural principles.
• Demonstrated ability to dissect a high-level problem into its components, identify the digital innovation and business process improvement opportunities, and develop unbiased tangible and intangible value realized.
• Understanding of GMP with a strong motivation to build deep expertise in CMC and the interface with our Company's manufacturing division.
• Understanding of the existing IT portfolio of systems and products. Understanding of the external technology landscape and the impact and value to CMC and our Company.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic planning efforts of the DSCS (Development Sciences and Clinical Supply) Business Technology Partner, to build a high-performance engagement model with DSCS. Assist with strategic design and user-centric problem discovery efforts.
• Identify, support and partner with multi-disciplinary teams in DSCS and IT, to execute projects.
• Communicate IT strategy and portfolio to key stakeholders in our Research & Development Division and IT. Encourage a digital mindset and adopt digital innovation initiatives. Be a change agent for new digital capabilities.
• Develop current and future landscapes for CMC overlaid with digital capabilities.
• Work closely with Product Line Leads to ensure the best user experience and the use of the right tools and capabilities to solve the specific business needs within DSCS.
• Collaborate with DSCS Digital Teams to foster digital thinking, understand the digital sentiment and explore opportunities for digital innovation.
• Outline capabilities for the IT needs of capital projects within scope for DSCS.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level